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Air Cargo Operations Witness Nearly 40% Growth, Says Civil Aviation Minister

Newsmantra — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:51:44 +0000

NEW DELHI. Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu has said that India’s air cargo sector has recorded consistent growth in recent years, with cargo volumes rising by nearly 40 per cent, as the government works to develop global-standard air cargo hubs and facilities across the country. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need to expand India’s logistics network, while noting that FedEx and GMR Airports have partnered to establish a dedicated air cargo facility at Delhi airport. On the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident, Naidu said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting an investigation and that its preliminary report is expected soon. The incident took place on the 4th of the month when the Delhi-bound aircraft reportedly experienced a sudden loss of altitude of around 300 feet during cruise.

Civil Aviation Minister Outlines Key Three Point Agenda for India Air Cargo Reforms

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:52:06 +0000

NEW DELHI. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu outlined a three-pronged s trategy to accelerate India’s air cargo growth, announced impending changes to the nation’s Air Freight Station policy, and called for stronger multimodal integration to establish the country as a global logistics hub. Speaking at the India International Cargo Show 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, the minister stated that his primary objectives are increasing cargo volumes, reducing dwell time to maximize the time advantage of air transport, and lowering operational costs to make the ecosystem more viable for smaller players. Acknowledging that India possesses the necessary market demand and volume for rapid expansion, Naidu revealed that the government is actively modifying the Air Freight Station framework after reviews showed the current system has not delivered its expected results, promising extensive stakeholder consultations to eliminate existing operational bottlenecks.